Kevin McCluney

Dr. Kevin McCluney is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research integrates ecological, physiological, and isotopic approaches to study global change impacts on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with particular focus on animal water balance, urban ecology, and food web dynamics. He leads the McCluney Lab, which is affiliated with the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies.

• Expertise in water availability effects on trophic interactions
• Investigates pharmaceutical pollution in freshwater systems
• Develops frameworks for 'water webs' in dryland ecosystems
• Active in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Research trends across his publications reveal:

• Strong emphasis on hydration physiology in arthropods (2016-2023)
• Urbanization effects on pollinator communities (2018-2019)
• Chemical mixtures in continental waterways (2021)
• Multi-scale biodiversity dynamics (2021)
• Ecological implications of climate change (2009-2025)